Agricultural Access to Addiction and Mental Health Care Act
- Last Action
- 8/21/2023
Actions
- 2023-08-21Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology.
- 2023-08-21Referred to the Subcommittee on Commodity Markets, Digital Assets, and Rural Development.
- 2023-06-27Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
- 2023-06-27Introduced in House
- 2023-06-27Introduced in House
CRS Summary
As of 2023-06-27 (00)
Agricultural Access to Addiction and Mental Health Care Act
This bill directs the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) to study the accessibility of addiction and mental health care providers and services for farmers and ranchers impacted by severe and persistent drought, extreme weather events, instability in the commodities market, and misinformation targeting consumers.
For example, the study must examine (1) best practices and successful programs at the state and local level that can be replicated at the federal level to address addiction and mental health care needs in agricultural communities, and (2) recommendations for improving the accessibility of care.
In conducting the study, NIFA must collaborate and consult with relevant federal agencies, state departments of agriculture, and mental health and agricultural organizations.
Cosponsors (1)
- Brittany Pettersen (D-CO)
Subjects
- Agricultural prices, subsidies, credit
- Congressional oversight
- Consumer affairs
- Drug, alcohol, tobacco use
- Government studies and investigations
- Health care coverage and access
- Health personnel
- Mental health
- Rural conditions and development
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